'Tis the Season at the American Museum of Natural History � Choose from an amazing assortment of holiday ornaments celebrating the Museum and New York City.

Lizards and Snakes: Alive! � Showcasing more than 60 live animals representing 27 species from all over the world and their remarkable adaptations, including projectile tongues, deadly venom, amazing camouflage, and sometimes surprising modes of locomotion. Now through January 7, 2007.

The Butterfly Conservatory � Now in its ninth year, The Butterfly Conservatory has become an annual event popular with both adults and children. Now through May 28, 2007.

Cosmic Collisions - The breathtaking new Space Show launches visitors on a thrilling trip through space and time—well beyond the calm face of the night sky—to explore cosmic collisions, hypersonic impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe.

Living in America: The Allure of Gold � This year's theme recognizes the cultural expressions and allure of gold through exciting musical performances, discussions, and films for adults and families.

Roving Mars - This engaging large-format film explores the surface of Mars through the eyes of Spirit and Opportunity, NASA's robotic Mars rovers.

Volcanic Activity and Formation of Gold Deposits - Learn about volcanic activity and its role in the formation of deposits of gold and other metals. Thursday, January 18.

Newton's Alchemy - Alchemy has been dismissed as sorcery but is also considered to be the root of modern chemistry. Four fascinating experiments will be replicated. Thursday, January 11.

Gilding with Gold Leaf (for children) - Using real 22-karat gold leaf, children will learn the traditional process of gilding�the application of thin, hammered sheets of gold leaf. Sunday, January 14.

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